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Iceland’s tightening cycle has further to run

Today’s rate hike by Iceland’s central bank is likely to be part of a sustained tightening cycle to counter strong domestic demand growth and inflationary pressures. And we think further rate increases will be needed in the coming months, as the Sedlabanki itself suggested.

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